Unit C Decision Making & Career Planning Competency 6.00 Create a job application package and career portfolio. Objective 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment. 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment Resume Cover Letter Job Application Interview Pursuit of Employment Leads 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Resume A summary of one’s Personal information Education Skills Activities Interests Employment experience Many types Functional Chronological 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Cover Letter Career Management 9/21/2018 Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Cover Letter Cover Letter A letter of introduction and purpose A one-page letter a job seeker sends to an employer telling them who he/she is and why he/she is sending a resume Sent with the resume Basic parts: Return address, Date, Inside Address, Greeting, Body, Closing, Typed name Basic parts: Return address, Date, Inside Address, Greeting, Body, Closing, Typed name 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment. 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Job Application Career Management 9/21/2018 Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Job Application Job Application Document that job seekers fill out (complete) so employers can use it to screen applicants Have your own pen and data sheet Be prepared to complete at company . In person b. Telephone c. Letter of application d. On-line 9/21/2018 Apply In person, by Telephone, Letter of application, On-line 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment. 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Interview A formal, personal meeting, especially on arranged for formal discussion or to evaluate an applicant Be prepared with potential answers and with questions to ask Be Particular of how you Dress 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Apply Job Seeking Skills to Obtain Employment-Networking Pursuit of Employment Leads Newspaper Networking Internet Colleges Telephone Employment agencies Referral Employment Security Commission Follow-up letter Importance of career portfolio Selection and acquisition of references Networking-Communicating with people one knows or can get to know to share information and share advice 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Understand Pre-employment Requirements Documentation Social Security Card Work Permit I9 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Tests Ability Performance Physical agility Drug screening Polygraph Psychological Physical exam Health certificates 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Taxes Form W-4 (Federal) Withholdings Allowances Exemptions Form NC-4 (State) Form I9 (Proof of US citizenship) 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Understand Pre-employment Requirements-Pay & Benefits Payment Options Hourly Salary One time Commission Components of a paycheck Net pay Gross pay Deductions/withholdings Benefits Health insurance Retirement Cafeteria plans/flexible spending accounts 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Employability Skills Needed To Maintain Employment Interpersonal skills Honesty Dependability Professionalism Critical thinking Problem solving Management of Resources/Inform ation/Technology 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Employability Skills To Advance Employment Keep a journal of accomplishments. Display a positive attitude. Accept feedback well Demonstrate professionalism. Be friendly & outgoing. Get to know your supervisor. Volunteer to help. Keep informed. 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Procedures To Follow When Leaving A Job Determine to exit with dignity and honor Count the cost of leaving your present job Give your employer a chance to address your issues Honor your commitments to your current employer. Don’t look for another job on company time or with company email Don’t conspire with others to leave the company. 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.

Sources Career Management Curriculum Competencies 6.00 Objective 6.01 7 Steps to Take Before You Quit Your Job http://michaelhyatt.com/7-steps-to- take-before-you-quit-your-job.html 9/21/2018 6.01 Apply those skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and advance employment.